US Fighter Jet Crashes.......in LIBYA

                                     

On Monday, a US fighter Jet crashed in Libya on a mission to help the people.  The two crew members ejected themselves from the plane and were seperated at the point of landing.  One crew member landed in a field nearby to the town of Bu Mariem.  After realizing that he had sustained minor injuries, he approached the people of this town with caution not knowing whether they were supporters of Moammar Gadhafi or members of the opposition.  Shortly after they saw that, the people of the town helped the pilot who was there to protect them by feeding and aiding him.  The crash was the first major loss for US and European forces, which over three nights appear to have hobbled Gadhafi's air defenses and artillery and rescued the rebels from impending defeat.  I feel as though this could start a uproar and could cause the opposition to build a defense that will prevent more US help in Libya.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42206805/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/?gt1=43001

D1 <--- UNA ---> D2

Recently the University of North Alabama has moved closer to a transition into Division 1 athletics.  Monday at a board of trustees meeting members discussed for the first time if and what actions would be necessary to make the move to D1.  President Pro Tem Steve Pierce told reports of preliminary talks of a strategic plan that would be revealed in May.   With many board members not in attendance, their votes had already been taken into account, and still the majority was in favor of going D1.  President Cale also ignited talk of benchmarks that the university would have to meet in order for UNA to be stable at the next level, one being financially.  As many students are outraged at this, many took a more active approach in going to members in person to display their resentment to the move at a break in the board meeting.  In February, students voted on the issue. About 58 percent of the 1,774 who participated said they didn't favor the move; 70 percent said they didn't want to pay for the move.  I feel as though D1 is a great move.  I understand that I may be somewhat bias by being an athlete but I feel as though most are just outraged by the short term financial increase and are not thinking of the long term success of UNA athletically as well as financially.  Here’s a little interesting fact for those who oppose the move to D1 to chew on: The University of Alabama paid Georgia State University $400,000 to play them this past year to play them.  Now what do you think about the move?

http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20110315/NEWS/110319863/1011/NEWS?Title=Board-acts-on-Division-I-without-vote

Anthrax Scare @ UNA.....???



Recently, UNA experienced a cancellation of classes due a suspected letter containing "anthrax".  After investigation, the suspect came forward and turned herself in.  The suspect who is a UNA faculty member came forth and turned herself in Monday afternoon after a full investigation that required the Colbert County HazMat Unit, the Florence Police Department, the Florence Fire Department, the FBI, Lauderdale County Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Public Health.  The letter was delivered Thursday to a UNA faculty member on the 5th floor of Stevens Hall.  It was later determined that the letter contained a powdery substance, but was still sent to a lab for testing.  The 3 people that came in contact with the letter have been treated for contamination and are okay.  The reason for the letter has not been determined but it was said that it was along the lines of "what comes around goes around".  The teacher has been suspended immediately. I feel as though the teacher showed bad judgment and poor decision making when doing this childish act.  Not only was she putting the recipient at risk but hundreds of innocent students.

http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20110308/NEWS/110309842/1011/NEWS?Title=UNA-employee-surrenders

FACEBOOK = SELF-ESTEEM

If you're HAPPY and you don't know it....GET ON FACEBOOK {clap,clap}
If you're HAPPY and you don't know it....GET ON FACEBOOK {clap,clap}
If you're HAPPY and you don't know it....get on your profile...go ahead and post it
If you're HAPPY and you don't know it....GET ON FACEBOOK {clap,clap}
                                ***to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It***

Believe it or not, recent studies have showed that spending time with yourself on Facebook is a self-esteem builder.  According to Cornell University, who conducted a 63 person study on facebook users and their emotions, many people feel as though their facebook accounts can reassure their confidence and calm their emotions through any situation.  I feel as though this is true.  "THINK ABOUT IT".... The things you place on your social accounts are mostly positive things, so when you log on to these sites and are reinforced of the "positive self" you have created and portrayed to the world, its natural for your attitude and demeanor to change regardless of the situation.  TRY IT and give me some feedback!!!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/social.media/03/01/facebook.self.esteem/index.html?hpt=Sbin